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Homophobia, really?

Waking up this morning was a delight! I know my Redeemer Lives! Since I gave my life to the Only Savior Jesus Christ, life has been tough but very rewarding. The only and greatest thing I have ever experienced is seeing my sins Washed away in the Divine Blood of Jesus shed on the Cross! As I drank my coffee this morning I was reading an article written by a Christian concerning homosexuality. He was debating and lamenting over the so called scientific evidence that homosexuals are born that way. I desire not to rant and rave about whether homosexuality is a sin or not, because that is a non issue with God! He says that it is a sexual sin, Period! What I do desire is to make a few comments that hopefully will clarify, for any Christian who reads this post, will agree with God. It matters not at all if you agree or disagree with me on any issue that God’s Word clearly tackles. A preacher friend of mine read the article about the scientific evidence that homosexuals are born that way and was somewhat perplexed stating; “if they are born homosexual then they are not responsible and we as preachers cannot address this issue because they cannot help themselves.” My jaw about hit the floor! After a few moments lamenting his ignorant statement I was compelled by the Holy Spirit to rebuke Him with the Truth in Love! Romans 3:20 “Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” We are all born sinful and are in need of Redemption regardless of scientific evidence! Homosexuality is a sin, just as lying, cheating, stealing, idolatry, hatred, unforgiving, drunkenness and coveting. We must understand as Christians that homosexuals are born sinful just as you and I are born sinful. We all Must repent of sin and be Born again in Christ! There is an argument about whether homosexual is a choice. Well, hello! We all have a choice! Continue to live in sin and refuse New Birth in Christ and go to Hell or choose repentance and be Born Again! Many people try to justify their behavior by pointing to other behavior. Sin is Sin regardless! Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” 1John 3:8 “He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.” So the Truth is we Christians must Preach and Teach there is a New Life in Christ through Repentance and Rebirth! We Christians must not be homophobic or bashing them with Bible verses, for they cannot understand the Truth until they are Born again. We must Point them to Jesus! Show them how Jesus has changed your life! Show them they can also receive forgiveness. Tell them the Truth in Love. Tell them they Must be Born Again!

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I completely agree that God’s word is very clear when it comes to this subject. In fact, Sodom and Gomorrah were judged and condemned because of their sexual immorality. God does not approve of it and we as Christians should not approve of it either. I don’ t believe that practicing or unrepentant non-practicing homosexuals should be given membership to any Christian church, and they should not be allowed to hold a clergy position in any church. I don’t care what the government says about the issue. I don’t care what the majority of the voting populace says about it either. God’s word is final. I don’t think bashing is the answer for trying reform their lifestyle. I do think we (Christians) should be firm and unwavering when trying to lead them to Christ and to the truth in God’s word. God help their souls if they should continue to walk with blinded eyes after hearing the truth because of their hardened hearts.

Amen brother! “God does not approve of it and we as Christians should not approve of it either. I don’ t believe that practicing or unrepentant non-practicing homosexuals should be given membership to any Christian church, and they should not be allowed to hold a clergy position in any church. I don’t care what the government says about the issue.” Absolutely!

Dear William (I love you too, dude)
Though I will not include Scriptural quotes on this matter, I believe that God has a very STRONG hatred for the sin of homosexuality. It is the abominational perversion of His idea of Christ and the Church. The marriage of a man and a woman is symbolic of the mystic union that exists between Christ and His Bride.

Black is black and white is white.
Sin IS Sin and sin’s not right.

Could your friend’s comment have been tongue-in-cheek?
I do believe there are classes of sin. God told the Israelites that “rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft.” God ordered that witches be killed.
Other sins were listed under the law as having more severe circumstances.
I do believe that just having been born a sinner under the
Adamic curse, keeps us from Heaven. One little speck of darkness, be it a crude thought or an unintentional lie, or a heinous act, are forgiven by the same Rich blood of Calvary’s Lamb.
My entire problem with the homophobia thing is that there IS no such thing. We are commanded to hate that which
God hates. We are commanded to not be in subjection to any wicked vice. We are also commanded to not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. Another issue is these people who proclaim loud and long such as my used-to-be favorite song-writer/singer Ray Boltz, is his unholy attitude that “God did not deliver me from the desire, so He must approve.” REAL-ly? What it means is that they (the homosexual) feels that God’s Word is not adequate to preach the Word. Nor do those individuals want responsibility to “Put off concerning the old man,” or to “Make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof, but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Thank you for your brevity in proclaiming the Word of the Lord. Keep it up, and by all means, keep us in your prayers. Gladys

Thanks Gladys! I always enjoy your input. Ray Boltz is a disappointment indeed! God IS clear and there are classifications for certain sins. Of course all sin leads to death! As you said we must hate what God hates and Love what He Loves! Continuing in prayers!